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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,110.29, 45,179.10 and 16,073.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,110.29, 45,179.10 and 16,073.69 is: 24,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,110.29 : 45,179.10 = 16,073.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,110.29/45,179.10 = 16,073.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,110.29x = 45,179.10 × 16,073.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,110.29x = 726,194,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,194,621.98/30,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.82

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